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Dr. Kerri Cahoy is a leading aerospace engineer whose research bridges the exploration of ocean worlds and the advancement of small satellite technology. Her work on cryobots—robotic ice probes designed to access subsurface oceans on icy moons like Europa and Enceladus—has been foundational. Her 2023 paper, "Experimental Validation of Cryobot Thermal Models for the Exploration of Ocean Worlds," validated thermal models critical for designing missions that must traverse tens of kilometers of ice at extreme temperatures, from ~100 to 273 K. This work directly supports NASA’s goals for future astrobiology missions. In parallel, Dr. Cahoy has pioneered autonomous on-orbit assembly of small satellites. Her 2020 paper on "Optimization of On-Orbit Robotic Assembly of Small Satellites" proposes a novel concept for robotic assembly of modular CubeSat components within a spacecraft locker, eliminating the need for human-in-the-loop operations. This innovation could dramatically reduce costs and increase the scalability of space infrastructure. With over a decade of contributions, Dr. Cahoy’s work has garnered hundreds of citations, reflecting her impact on both planetary science and satellite engineering. She is a professor at MIT and a recipient of multiple NASA awards, inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
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- 2Optimization of On-Orbit Robotic Assembly of Small Satellites3 citations · 2020